Rep. Dan Swanson demands solutions to the ever-rising gas prices.
In a June 7 Facebook post, he discussed House Resolution 719.
“Gas prices continue to rise, and Illinois families, farmers and businesses are feeling major pain at the pump. It has become an urgent national concern. That's why I introduced House Resolution 719 which calls upon President Biden and the federal government to halt their current policies and put into place solutions that will lower gas prices and bring America back to energy independence. I will always have the interest of District 71 and my constituents in mind,” said Swanson.
House Resolution 719 was introduced on March 8, 2022. According to Legiscan, the bill makes energy independence a national priority. It "Calls upon the federal government and President Joe Biden to reverse current anti-production policies and to take all possible steps to maximize immediate U.S. oil and gas production, including from U.S. federal lands and waters."
The Journal Star explained in March that there are several reasons gas prices are so high in Illinois compared to neighboring states. It has to do with higher state fuel-related taxes in Illinois on top of the federal gas tax.
According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of gas is $4.919. In Illinois, the average is $5.453.
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